An Aboriginal homeland in the Katherine region has made history today after signing a plan which gives them the power to make their own decisions about issues like health, housing and economic development.
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Werenbun, which is home to around 20 residents and is located five kilometres from Leilyn (Edith) Falls, today signed the Werenbun Homeland Local Decision Making Implementation Plan 2022-2027 alongside the NT Government.
The Agreement is a first for an Aboriginal homeland in the Territory, and was supported by Member for Arnhem Selena Uibo and the Jawoyn Association.
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There are four key strategies identified for the Werenbun Homeland Implementation Plan 2022 - 2027:
- Economic development through employment, training and education;
- Health and community wellbeing;
- Infrastructure and housing; and
- Culture and heritage.
Ms Uibo said this Agreement would provide a blueprint for other homelands who want to implement their own decision making process.
"We are making history today, and this Agreement will provide an example for other homelands about what successful Local Decision Making at a homeland level looks like," she said.
"We are empowering Aboriginal Territorians to embrace their futures, to decide what service delivery looks like for their communities and tell us as Governments what we can do to support their self-determination.
"The opportunities provided through this Agreement will make a profound difference to this community and I'm looking forward to following this historic journey."
Chief Minister Michael Gunner congratulated the residents of Werenbun on their "historic" achievement.
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